After the Day of Infamy: “Man-on-the-Street” Interviews Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor
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Man reading war news aboard streetcar. San Francisco, California

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Chronological Thinking: Analyzing Biographies | Historical Comprehension: Examining an Immigrant's Perspective on the United States | Historical Analysis and Interpretation: Identifying an Author's Perspective | Historical Analysis and Interpretation: Comparing Differing Views | Historical Issue Analysis and Decision-Making | Historical Research Capabilities: Researching People Criticized by Interviewees | Historical Research Capabilities: Conducting an Oral History

Chronological Thinking: Analyzing Biographies

The biographies of the individuals who conducted the "Man-on-the-Street" and "Dear Mr. President" interviews are impressive stories of achievement. Choose your favorite interviews and identify who conducted the interviews (listed as the "Collector" under "Contributors" on the bibliographic information). Find this person in the Biographies feature. Construct a timeline of the events in the person's life, being sure to note when the collection of the "Man-on-the-Street" and "Dear Mr. President" occurred. What events in the person's life prior to 1941-1942 made them well-qualified for this job? Does the biography provide information about any other wartime activities? What events were in the person's future at the time they took part in building this collection?

Last Updated: 06/12/2009

After the Day of Infamy: “Man-on-the-Street” Interviews Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor Critical Thinking

Chronological Thinking: Analyzing Biographies

After the Day of Infamy: “Man-on-the-Street” Interviews Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Critical Thinking